Though the ultra-selective Columbia might be a tall order, you could continue your college search based on your academic interests:
The 10 Best Colleges for Creative Writers | The Freelancer
http://contently.net/2014/11/06/resources/10-best-colleges-creative-writers/
The 25 Most Literary Colleges in America | Flavorwire
http://flavorwire.com/409437/the-25-most-literary-colleges-in-america
And
https://education.seattlepi.com/university-united-states-creative-writing-courses-2243.html
Kenyon or Oberlin, to offer examples, might represent excellent reach schools for you.